Backtesting with COBC - False

[Ashtree gambler]

Hi,

Is it possible to backtest (or optimize) a strategy with one or more indicators set to COBC set to False ? I'd like to use a higher time frame indicator set to COBC False for confirmation of an entry trigger.

Thanks in advance.

[NinjaTrader_AdamP]

Ashtree,

Yes, this is possible using the following reference sample.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?t=6652

Please let me know if I may assist further.

[Ashtree gambler]

Thanks for the response, I have another question.

Does the higher timeframe indicator and the lower timeframe indicator have to be on the same chart. This causes a stepping effect of the HTF indicator. Can a NT strategy handle two charts, a lower timeframe and a higher timeframe or does it all have to go on one chart. If so is there a way of avoiding the stepping issue, e.g. the HTF confirmation indicator is the angle of the MACD line at point of entry, if this is plotted on the lower time frame then it steps and consequently can be pointing in the opposite direction to what it would be on my manual, separate higher timeframe chart I use in discretionary trading.

Many thanks.

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

Hi Ashtree gambler,

The added series in NinjaScript, like Add(PeriodType.Minute, 1) do not work with the concept of a chart at all. They can be added programatically without adding to a chart. Documentation for multiseries NinjaScript is available here and can help with a lot of the concepts you're wondering about:

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/multi_time_frame__instruments.htm